2011-2016 Eldorado Aero Elite recall: exterior lighting
Eldorado National-Kansas reported this safety recall on August 24, 2016. It covers about 320 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 320
- reported
- Aug 24, 2016
- owners notified
- Oct 17, 2016
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Aero Elite 300 and 320 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2011, to June 9, 2016 and built on Ford and Navistar chassis. The intermediate side lamps may not stay illuminated when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the side marker lamps do not stay illuminated when the headlights are activated, it can decrease the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate side lamps, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-800- 955-4236 or by email at [email protected].
Recall number 16V616000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V616000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Eldorado Aero Elite exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 16V616000, reported on August 24, 2016, covers about 320 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V616000?
Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate side lamps, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-800- 955-4236 or by email at [email protected].
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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